Mysterious killers dressed in white, they savaged the Cold War Russian underworld—then disappeared. Now they have resurfaced in New York, leaving a trail of dead mobsters. In this bloody wake, an amnesiac and a FBI agent search for the answer to a single question: Who are the White Suits?

Having previously debuted in the award-winning Dark Horse Presents, and now in its own monthly comic, The White Suits #1 mixes violent noir action with a look that’s just as striking. The team of writer Frank Barbiere and artist Toby Cypress have given us a series that has a minimalist vibe in story, art and color palette, but a story that’s bursting from the pages with the amount that’s crammed into the first issue.

The story kicks off, taking you on a Tarantino like trip, with a visual flair that matches the story’s cool noir style. There’s a mix here of genres, organized crime, gang warfare, spy thriller and then there’s a lost identity to cap it all off. That’s a lot to fit into one comic and Barbiere does so with ease. It’s a hell of a start that had me feel like I was reading a gangster movie put on to comic page.

Cypress’ art is a huge draw here. The art matches up to the story so well, it’s an amazing pairing and one enhances the other. The color palette too is just so perfect, using black, white, red and some grey, that’s it. It’s limited, and it works so well. Cypress’ vision for the look is amazing.

The comic is a successor to classics such as Sin City, 100 Bullets, and Criminal. This is a prime example of a slick, cool, entertaining story matching its interior art, much like those mentioned series. A combination that creates a comic that’s a visual treat to look at and read. If you’re a fan of action, thrillers, or crime/noir stories, this should absolutely be on your buy list.

Story: Frank Barbiere Art: Toby Cypress
Story: 8.5 Art: 9 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Dark Horse Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review